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1. How many new terms were added to the Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary?
The Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary has been significantly expanded with the addition of 2,500 new terms, encompassing words in both English and Hindi. This development aims to enhance communication accessibility for the deaf community, particularly in scientific, cultural, and internet-related contexts. The updated dictionary includes contemporary terms such as Aadhaar card and Blockchain. The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) led this initiative, underscoring the government's commitment to promoting ISL as a recognized linguistic system and ensuring inclusive education and social empowerment for the deaf community.